Escape into a Magical Forest in Fukuoka

One of the must-see forests of Japan is the Sasaguri Kyudai Forest (Sasaguri Kyudai no Mori) in Fukuoka Prefecture. The forest sits on the western edge of Kyushu University’s research forest and is jointly maintained by the university and the town of Sasaguri.

The 17 hectares of Sasaguri Forest is home to approximately 50 types of evergreen trees and 40 types of deciduous trees, the most notable of which has to be the impressive-looking raku-usho, or the bald cypress. The tall trees growing out of the water with their flared trunks make them an attractive subject for photographers visiting the park.